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Christmas For Our Troops In Kirkuk
McLynnan
| 9/25/04
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Posted on 09/25/2004 5:41:24 PM PDT by McLynnan
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To: asgardshill
Sounds like fun. I have a good friend, former neighbor, who is Jewish that might be able to round up the goodies. I'll ask our contacts if there are any Jewish soldiers or "chaplains" with them who want to observe.
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posted on
09/26/2004 12:46:29 AM PDT
by
patriciaruth
(They are all Mike Spanns)
To: McLynnan
I can send some boxes of cards, cd's, maybe some decorations. By when and to where?
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posted on
09/26/2004 4:40:55 AM PDT
by
mathluv
(Protect my grandchildren's future. Vote for Bush/Cheney '04.)
To: potlatch; McLynnan
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posted on
09/26/2004 5:08:06 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
To: McLynnan
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posted on
09/26/2004 6:53:52 AM PDT
by
cyn
(prayers always for Terri Schindler Schiavo, her family, and her friends.)
To: McLynnan
bump...how the days rush forward...just about time to start making sure
US service-person gets something for the holidays while they are
serving "out there" (AFAIK approx. 160 countries that in which we have
personnel posted)
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posted on
09/26/2004 9:15:17 AM PDT
by
VOA
To: McLynnan
Can help with anything. Let me know what you need.
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posted on
09/26/2004 8:39:09 PM PDT
by
dalebert
To: dalebert
Yes, yes, yes, you can definitely help. We still need a Santa suit, and I think they could use more cards and giftwrap, candy canes, and lights. Thanks for the offer. You can FReepmail me for shipping details when you're ready.
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posted on
09/27/2004 5:44:45 PM PDT
by
McLynnan
(Wearing New Pajamas)
To: Kathy in Alaska; RedWing9; MJY1288; esther2; Left_Coast_Conservative; lonestargal; lonestar; ...
Thanks to all of you who have offered to help. I'm a little overrun at work this week, but will stay on top of this even though it may be a few days before you hear from me. A few of you had a great idea, which is to order from online vendors and have them handle shipping. Companies like Current, Inc., Miles Kimball, Target, WalMart, etc. have lots of holiday cards, gift wrap, and decorations. It definitely will save time and postage $$$. We still need a Santa suit if anybody is up to that. I told our Kirkuk contact about the enthusiasm here, and wanted to share part of an email I received from him today:
"I know that myself and the commander are getting excited about holding a Christmas celebration for the troops. We take this season very seriously due to the statistics on depression and suicide. We appreciate all that you and you peers are doing for us to make this as good as it could be considering our circumstances. Thanks, C"
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posted on
09/27/2004 5:51:43 PM PDT
by
McLynnan
(Wearing New Pajamas)
To: mathluv
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posted on
09/27/2004 5:52:39 PM PDT
by
McLynnan
(Wearing New Pajamas)
To: McLynnan
What a wonderful note...sniff, sniff. I hate to think of our young people away from home and depressed during the holidays.
It's a heart breaker.
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posted on
09/27/2004 5:59:04 PM PDT
by
LakeLady
(Hubby says when he dies he's coming back as my dog. I told him he was already in the dog house!)
To: LakeLady
It also bothers me to think of them so far away during the holidays. They deserve anything we can do for them. Again, thank you so much for taking this on. As you can see, they really appreciate it.
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:04:39 PM PDT
by
McLynnan
(Wearing New Pajamas)
To: McLynnan
Companies like that will ship to APO addresses? That's good to know, if true.
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:06:19 PM PDT
by
kayak
(JFKerry "has fewer days at work this year than he has houses" - Tom DeLay)
To: McLynnan
Just an idea for those who have adopted a soldier.
We have adopted a soldier and plan on sending him in the near future, a small three foot artifical tree with lights and a c.d. with Christmas music...and of course, the gifts.
What is awesome is, the tree will be obviously shared with everyone in his barracks!!! I can't wait to do this.
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:11:19 PM PDT
by
diamond6
(Everyone who is for abortion has already been born. Ronald Reagan)
To: McLynnan; deadhead
I'll buy the trees and the lights. Tell me how you want to handle it.
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:12:37 PM PDT
by
jwalsh07
(Ask not what you can do for your country, ask the country what it will do for you!)
To: kayak
I know another FReeper did this with WalMart.com. I haven't tried it personally, but if it works, it seems like the way to go.
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:15:26 PM PDT
by
McLynnan
(Wearing New Pajamas)
To: jwalsh07; McLynnan
"I'll buy the trees and the lights. Tell me how you want to handle it.Smiling, I knew you would want to be involved in this, John. Thanks bro!
I am getting family involved Mclynnan :-)
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:15:44 PM PDT
by
deadhead
(God Bless Our Troops and Veterans Bush/Cheney '04)
To: jwalsh07
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:15:59 PM PDT
by
McLynnan
(Wearing New Pajamas)
To: McLynnan
I did, my mailbox is empty.
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:19:44 PM PDT
by
jwalsh07
(Ask not what you can do for your country, ask the country what it will do for you!)
To: jwalsh07
You are too fast for me, lol! Check again.
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:21:05 PM PDT
by
McLynnan
(Wearing New Pajamas)
To: deadhead; jwalsh07
So you're brother and sister? That's great. My mother is a FR "lurker" and I'm hoping to get her involved in this too.
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posted on
09/27/2004 6:22:16 PM PDT
by
McLynnan
(Wearing New Pajamas)
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